Bishop Ruggieri's Schedule

October 29, 2025
Event
Respect Life Mass - Orono

Bishop James Ruggieri will celebrate at Respect Life Mass at 4:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Wisdom Church/The Newman Center at the University of Maine. Mass will be followed by a Eucharistic procession, benediction, dinner and awards ceremony.

October 31, 2025
Event
Committal of Unclaimed Remains - South Portland

In commemoration of All Souls’ Day, which the Catholic Church celebrates on November 2, and in recognition that every human person was created and is loved by God, Bishop James Ruggieri will preside over the rite of final commendation and committal of unclaimed remains a Calvary Cemetery in South Portland on Friday, October 31, at 10 a.m.

November 4, 2025
Event
Mass of Remembrance Celebrated by Bishop Ruggieri

In commemoration of the Feast of All the Faithful Departed, All Souls' Day, Bishop James Ruggieri will celebrate a Mass of Remembrance at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Portland.

November 20, 2025
Event
Catholic Homeschool Co-op Event with Bishop Ruggieri

On November 20, Bishop James Ruggieri will join the Catholic Homeschool Coop at the Christian Life Center (CLC) for “Putting on the Mind of Christ.”  The presentation will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the CLC, located at 444 U.S. Route One in Frenchville. All area homeschooling families are invited.

October 24, 2026
Event
18th Harvest Ball - Portland

The 18th Harvest Ball is set for Saturday, October 24, at the Holiday Inn By the Bay on 88 Spring Street in Portland. The ball, hosted by Bishop James Ruggieri, will include a social hour, silent auction, dinner, the music and great company.